T-Mobile sure took its sweet time stabilizing and optimizing Samsung's Android 12 updates with One UI 4.0 on top for 2020's Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, but that was nothing compared to how long Magenta's Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 5G owners were kept waiting.Depending on where you live (and how lucky you are), you might be able to download and install the newest update right away or have to wait a few more days to leave Android 11 behind.
To be perfectly clear, we're talking about Magenta-locked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 5G units here, as phones purchased unlocked in the US have already been taken care of by their manufacturers.Given that unlocked Galaxy devices were typically the last ones to get major OS promotions stateside just a couple of years ago, this further highlights the... less-than-stellar software support efforts of T-Mobile of late.Then again, waiting a couple of weeks more than Verizon or AT&T customers is definitely not that bad... at least assuming this means there won't be any post-release issues with T-Mo's latest software updates.
View Full BioAdrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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